![]() Regarding the Normandy area, I'd highly recommend taking one of the day tours there. There are large plaques on the front of the Towers commemorating the U.S. It's not difficult to get between the floors, and there are some interesting exhibits that depict what conditions were like for those living in that area. I can't recall if there's any parking near the Museum? Note that there's no elevator in the Museum - it's all stairs. It's an easy and level walk from the station, however I'm sure your father would prefer not to walk. While it's easy to get to Remagen by train, the Museum is about 1 kM from the station so a Taxi (or whatever) would be needed. The Peace Museum is located in one of the former towers of the Ludendorff Bridge (on the west side, as I recall - the other towers and railway tunnel shown in the movie are on the east side). Maryanne, Regarding your visit to Remagen. and plug it into google and you might be able to find out more info about their route. Find out all you can about your father's battalion, unit, etc. ![]() As your father is a veteran, he might be able to access more information as well. ![]() ![]() And, of course, Rick's books have some info as well. Check around the internet for what is left in those places. Some of the places you have listed may not have guided tours, too. The Caen Memorial Museum is fantastic, but huge. Is he looking for more information about what happened there or just to revisit? The D-Day Beach tours are great but they don't cover everything, even if you do a full day tour. As for the guided tour, I think it depends on what you and/or your father are looking to get out of the experience. ![]() I really wanted to go to Bastogne while we were over there, but it was too time consuming to do a day trip. Some of those places are tricky to get to if you are busing/taking the train. Hi Maryanne, If you can, try to rent a car. ![]()
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